The Happy Lawyer NC

at Mackintosh Law, PLLC

where expert legal services come with personal care

Estate Planning & Elder Law Attorney in Garner, NC – Protect Your Family & Future

Peace of Mind for You & Your Loved Ones

Estate Planning & Elder Law in Garner, NC

At The Happy Lawyer, we help families and individuals in Garner, Raleigh, Cary, and surrounding North Carolina communities plan for the future with confidence. Whether you need a will, trust, Medicaid planning, or probate guidance, our firm is dedicated to providing clear, compassionate legal solutions that protect your assets and ensure your legacy.

Why Choose The Happy Lawyer?

  • Personalized Legal Solutions – Every family is different. We create customized estate plans tailored to your needs.

  • Compassionate Guidance – We understand these decisions can be emotional. Our approach makes the process easy and stress-free.

  • Local Experience – Serving families in Garner, Raleigh, Cary, Clayton, and throughout Wake & Johnston Counties.

  •   Fixed Fees & Transparent Pricing – No surprises. You’ll know the cost upfront.

Protect What Matters Most – Start Your Estate Plan Today

Estate planning isn’t just about money—it’s about making sure your family is taken care of and your wishes are honored. Let’s create a plan that gives you peace of mind.

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Estate Planning & Elder Law Services We Offer:

Estate Planning

  • Wills & Trusts – Ensure your assets go to the right people without unnecessary court delays.

  • Power of Attorney – Appoint a trusted person to manage your finances and healthcare decisions.

  • Asset Protection – Strategies to minimize taxes and avoid probate.

  • Guardianship Planning – Protect minor children and loved ones with special needs.

Elder Law & Medicaid Planning

  • Medicaid Asset Protection – Preserve your savings while qualifying for long-term care.

  •  Long-Term Care Planning – Navigate nursing home costs without losing everything.

  • VA Benefits Planning – Secure the benefits you or your loved ones deserve.

  • Guardianship & Conservatorship – Assistance for families caring for aging parents.

Probate & Estate Administration

  • Executor Support – Legal guidance for those managing a loved one’s estate.

  • Probate Avoidance – Strategies to simplify the transfer of assets after death.

  • Trust Administration – Ensuring the smooth execution of trust plans.

Serving clients in Wake County, Johnston County, and surrounding North Carolina areas.

We invite you to schedule a consultation with Kristen Mackintosh today, and discover the difference that personal care makes.

Our Practice Areas:

Estate Planning Binder
Estate Administration

  • Kristen is known for being "The Happy Lawyer: and she definitely lives up to that name. Kristen is down to earth and always has a smile on her face. It was an absolute pleasure working with her. She and her team are highly knowledgeable and offer great customer service from beginning to end.

    - Sherrie

  • Kristen was outstanding. We didn’t know much about estate planning and she guided us each step of the way. She made sure all of our questions were answered. Not only is she professional and knowledge but is also very personable. She always started each meeting with a sincere greeting and genuine interest in our lives. Thumbs up Kristen Mackintosh!

    — Richard Garretson

  • Kristen is a wonderful attorney and definitely has our best interest at heart. She goes above and beyond to provide excellent service for her clients. I definitely highly recommend her!

    — Mary Coleman

  • We've been dealing with ongoing attempts to get an estate closed. After multiple appointments with the assistant clerks of court over the years, we took our file to Kristen Mackintosh, The Happy Lawyer, and she gave us helpful advice to hopefully finally get this estate closed. She was patient, knowledgeable, and insightful!

    — Ron Fowler

  • Kristen Makintosh was wonderful. She was very patient, thorough and spent a lot of time with us. Estate planning isn't fun, but Kristen made it painless.

    — Adrienne Dougherty

  • Kristen has helped us with our will and also when we had a family member pass away.(estate questions) She is absolutely awesome to work with and payed attention to details as well as our personal needs. Her rates are very reasonable and we are planning on having other family members reach out to her for services. If you choose to work with her you will not be disappointed.

    — Chris Vozdik

OUR MISSION

“… is to provide a warm, caring, comfortable environment where we can counsel, advise and craft individualized plans. We treat our clients with empathy, compassion and respect, and provide them with home-baked treats.”

Meet Kristen Mackintosh

Kristen has been practicing since 1996. A native North Carolinian admitted to the NC bar in 2013, Kristen is passionate about transforming what many feel is a less-than-exciting part of adulthood into a positive and friendly experience, while ensuring clients get the protection and planning needed to rest easy.

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